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Indonesian martial arts school helps Egyptian women battle harassment

With the help of Indonesian students studying in Egypt, over 1,200 women and children are learning the sport in Cairo which they hope will help them fight ongoing street harassment.

23/05/2019

Sport

Japanese judoka dominate first day of Paris Grand Slam with four golds

Japanese judoka dominated Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam with four gold medals, while French ace Agbegnenou thrilled the home crowd after winning gold

10/02/2019

Adventures

Karate the secret to a long & healthy life on Okinawa

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

The Japanese Okinawa islands have the biggest population of living centenarians in the world, and apart from the climate and healthy lifestyle, the martial art of Karate, that was born here, may have something to do with it.

05/11/2018

Global Japan

Tea & tatami mats: two key elements of Japanese culture

In partnership with The Government of Japan

This edition of Global Japan goes in search of tranquility in the tea house, and self-awareness & strength in the Dojo.

13/09/2018

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South Korean taekwondo athletes perform for Pope

South Korean taekwondo athletes on Wednesday performed for Pope Francis after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.

30/05/2018

Sport

Conor McGregor free on bail after vandalising bus

UFC champion Conor McGregor was freed on bail after bus incident on Thursday.

06/04/2018

USA

UFC fighter McGregor turns himself in to police after vandalizing a bus

Champion UFC fighter Conor McGregor has turned himself in to police after being accused of vandalizing a bus at a media event in New York City on Thursday. A police investigation is ongoing.

06/04/2018

North Korea

South Korea sends cultural exports north to charm kim Jong Un

Kim first N. Korean leader to attend a South Korean cultural event of any kind as relations between the pair continue to show signs of improvement.

01/04/2018

Cult

Cartoon fun at London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Men's came to a close on a light note with the latest collection from British designer Bobby Abley. In the fall/winter range models strutted their stuff on the catwalk wearing bright colors and cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Road Runner and Tweety Pie.

10/01/2018

Sport

Judo: Japan scores 12 out of 14 medals in Tokyo Grand Slam

The second and final day of the Tokyo Grand Slam saw Mongolia’s Otgonbaatar Lkhagvasuren become our man of the day.

03/12/2017

Sport

Tokyo Grand Slam 2017: Japan scores gold on day one

Before the action got underway,the Judo World reflected on the tragic loss of two family members.

02/12/2017

Sport

Natalie Powell is Britain's first ever female world No1 judoka

Natalie Powell of Great Britain defeated two strong dutch women en route to the gold medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

28/10/2017

Sport

Frank De Wit enjoys a golden moment at Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam

Frank De Wit takes his second Grand Slam of the year at Abu Dhabi Judo tournament

27/10/2017

Sport

Uzbekistan enjoys golden moment at Tashkent Grand Prix

There was action aplenty on day two of the Tashkent Judo Grand Prix 2017.

07/10/2017

Sport

Dzimitry Minkou puts on golden performance at Tashkent Grand Prix

Man of the day Belarussian Dzimitry Minkou took gold in style in the under 66 kilograms category on day one of the Tashkent Grand Prix.

06/10/2017

Sport

South Korea fighting fit at Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

South Korea’s taekwondo was on top of the world after it scooped seven medals at the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat.

23/09/2017

Sport

Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games: Turkmenistan's women strike gold

Hello and welcome from Ashgabat.

20/09/2017

Sport

Game on for Ashgabat and Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Ashgabat is in the spotlight.

17/09/2017

Sport

French judo legend Teddy Riner recaptures +100kg crown

The world of sport is filled with great names.

02/09/2017

Sport

Judo World Championships Day 5Serbia, Puerto Rico, Cuba take home medals

The Japanese judoka have dominated the world championships so far but the winds of change finally arrived yesterday when Germany took home a surprise gold in the…

01/09/2017